Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Madison, WI


The obituaries in the Madison, WI Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Madison's history and identity.

Marlene J. Brummer

Marlene J. Brummer

Jun 2, 2023

Stoughton- Marlene J. Brummer, age 85, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare in Janesville, She was born in Milwaukee on February 22, 1938, the daughter of Jack and Hazel Hathway.

Marlene graduated from Waukesha High School. She attended UW-Madison. On February 28, 1959 Marlene married Thomas Brummer. Together they were a military family until Tom’s retirement...

Elizabeth Berkley Willink

Elizabeth Berkley Willink

Jun 1, 2023

Elizabeth B. Willink, age 85, died on June 1, 2023. She is survived by the following members of her immediate family:  her step-daughters Barbara (Roy) Hansen of Coralville, Iowa and Carol (Carl) Ferritto of Orange City, Florida; grandsons, Nicholas Hansen (Bridget and children Hailey and Chase) of Coralville, Iowa, and Kevin Hansen (Arzoo) of Brooklyn, New York. She was predeceased...

Wade E. Waggener

Wade E. Waggener

Jun 1, 2023

 

Wade E Waggener of Madison climbed his stairway to heaven on Thursday June 1, 2023 at age 64. Wade was born in Kansas City to Wilson and Katharine Waggener. The rough and tumble 10-year-old formed a neighborhood football league, watched a lot of football with his father and was a Right Guard on his HS football team. He was...

Ashley Wood

Ashley Wood

May 31, 2023

 

Madison - Ashley Wood, age 16, became our Angel on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, with her loving family by her side.  She was born on December 18, 2006, in Madison to David and Tonya Wood. 

Ashley is survived by her parents, grandparents, Kathy Wood, Richard and Janice Kraemer and her long-term care giver, Barbara Martinez.  She is further survived...

Susan Jo Siebecker

Susan Jo Siebecker

May 30, 2023

 

Susan Siebecker, age 82, passed away on May 30, 2023, at Agrace Hospice.   She was born on November 14, 1940, in Los Angeles, California to Dr. Karl LaFollette Siebecker Jr. and Alice (nee: Zobel) Siebecker.  Susan grew up in Shorewood Hills, WI and graduated from Wisconsin High School.  Susan married Jim Barnard and they had two children: Judy and...

John A. Bolz

John A. Bolz

May 30, 2023

 

 

John A. Bolz  "Jack"

Born July 20, 1927 in Madison, WI, John Adolph Bolz passed away on May 30, 2023.  “Jack” was the youngest of Adolph C. and Eugenie Mayer Bolz’s children.  He was preceded in death by his brother Robert M. Bolz of Madison, WI and sister Marjorie Allen of Dellwood, MN.  He graduated from Shattuck...

Sue A. Savage

Sue A. Savage

May 30, 2023

 

Sue Arden Savage, 80 of Stoughton Wisconsin passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2023, at Cedarhurst Senior Living of Verona, Wisconsin. She was born on December 8, 1942, in Peoria Illinois and was the daughter of Ertman Carl Rohde and Arline Salme Merkle.

Sue obtained an associate degree as a Machine Tool Operator from Illinois Central College and later...

Shirley L. Diederich

Shirley L. Diederich

May 29, 2023

Shirley L. Diederich (nee Michael), a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, May 29, 2023, two-months shy of her 88th birthday. Shirley was a wonderful wife, mother, mentor, and friend whose unconditional love touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. The legacy she leaves is a testimony to...

William Foster Rayne

William Foster Rayne

May 29, 2023

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William Foster Rayne, son of Fredrick Rayne, of Madison, and Ann (Todd) Rayne, of Norfolk, VA was born in Madison, WI on August 4th, 1931. He died peacefully on May 29th, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his...

Kevin L. Janisch

Kevin L. Janisch

May 29, 2023

 

     Kevin Lee Janisch (40) of Edgerton, Wisconsin went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 29, 2023 following a bravely fought battle with cancer. His wife and his parents were by his side. He was born on June 8, 1982 in Aurora, Illinois to Don and Connie Janisch.

 

     From a young age, Kevin...

Agnes M. Grefsheim

Agnes M. Grefsheim

May 29, 2023

 

AGNES M. GREFSHEIM

September 11, 1924 – May 29, 2023

Stoughton - Agnes Marie (Nelson) Grefsheim, age 98, passed away on May 29, 2023, at her home in Stoughton, WI. She was born September 11, 1924 to Theodore and Annie (Greig) Nelson.  On June 20, 1946, Agnes married Richard Grefsheim. She worked for Wisconsin Bell (AT&T) for 35 years,...

James "Jim" Trochta

James "Jim" Trochta

May 29, 2023

McFarland- James “Jim” Trochta, age 77, left us on Sunday, May 29, 2023 at UW Hospital following complications from a stroke. He was born in Racine on July 28, 1945, the son of Joseph and Hildegard Trochta.

 

Jim grew up in Winona, MN and graduated from Cotter High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Winona Sate University...

James "Anzy" A. Anhalt

James "Anzy" A. Anhalt

May 29, 2023

SUN PRAIRIE-- James A. “Anzy” Anhalt, 78, of Sun Prairie, passed away on May 29, 2023.  He was born on July 31, 1944 to Jerome and Johanna Anhalt in Sheboygan, WI. He graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1962 and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1966.

Anzy was employed by the University of Wisconsin Centers and retired as the...

Roger D. Peterson

Roger D. Peterson

May 28, 2023

Roger Peterson

After a brief and unexpected illness, Roger D. Peterson passed away at home with his family by his side. Roger was born on the family dairy farm in Newport, WI, to Ethel and Earl Peterson on April 12, 1934. Roger attended high school in Wisconsin Dells. Roger met the love of his life, Shirley Andersen, in 1952 while...

Joyce Ann Moeller

Joyce Ann Moeller

May 28, 2023

Joyce Ann Moeller, age 85, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, May 28th, 2023 at Sun Prairie Health Care Center. She was born February 7th, 1938 in Evansville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Morris Moore and Marian Carlson. She married Donald Eugene Moeller on May 2nd, 1959 in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Evansville, Wisconsin.

Joyce graduated high school...

David Barnum Nance

David Barnum Nance

May 27, 2023

 

David Barnum Nance  October 10, 1951 – May 27, 2023

We lost David Nance late on Saturday, May 27th after a long battle with Lewy Body dementia. Dave was as committed to atheism as one can be, but we like to imagine him somewhere where his mind has been restored. He had an amazing mind.

He was a labor...

Thomas J. Hotter

Thomas J. Hotter

May 27, 2023

Stoughton- Thomas Joseph Hotter of Stoughton, Wisconsin passed onto eternal life on Saturday, May 27, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

 

Tom was born on March 11, 1942, in Watertown, Wisconsin.  The third of three sons to Donald and Dorothy (Gerhke) Hotter, Tom was raised in Jefferson, Wisconsin.

 

A great athlete, Tom grew up in a time when...

Fredrick A. Schiller

Fredrick A. Schiller

May 26, 2023

Fredrick A. Schiller, age 100, of Waunakee died on May 26, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on Nov. 4, 1922 to Claude and Martha (Loeuck) Schiller. Fred was a World War ll veteran. Our family was blessed to have wonderful and loving parents and grandparents, Fred and Jeanne Schiller. Fred was offered a position at WHA...

Marvin C. Bauriedel

Marvin C. Bauriedel

May 25, 2023

 

Lake Mills – Marvin C. Bauriedel, age 88, passed away on Thursday May 25, 2023, in Lake Mills.  He battled Dementia for 7 years.  Marvin was born January 9, 1935, in Milford, WI to the late William and Grace (Heller) Bauriedel. 

Marvin retired from APV Crepaco in 1998 after working there for 32 years.  After retiring, he was a...

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